Finance & Operations Director
Ashtead, Surrey
Salary to £100,000 + Benefits
CV Screen is delighted to be recruiting a Finance & Operations Director on behalf of a fast-growing creative arts education business with a national network of studios. The role is based in Ashtead, Surrey, and pays up to £100,000 plus an excellent benefits package. You’ll join the leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director, and lead finance and business operations, from planning and governance through to property, IT, procurement and compliance. You’ll also drive the digital transformation that will power the company’s next phase of growth. This is an influential role with real autonomy and the chance to shape an ambitious business.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Own financial strategy, budgets, forecasts and reporting, giving the Directors sharp commercial insight
- Improve efficiency and productivity across the studio network and central teams, using evidence and financial analysis
- Lead transformation projects, including a new in-house booking system and the wider use of AI and automation
- Identify new revenue streams and get more value from existing assets
- Oversee compliance, safeguarding, risk, property, facilities and digital systems, while developing a high-performing central team
What Experience is Required
- ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, with significant senior leadership experience in a commercial (ideally multi-site) organisation
- A strong track record of leading financial strategy, business transformation and process improvement
- Proven, practical experience of using technology, automation and AI to improve business performance
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £100,000 per annum. Benefits include:
- Private medical insurance
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- A monthly wellbeing allowance
- Extra holiday that grows with length of service
- Staff discounts
- Company-funded creative socials
Location
Ashtead, Surrey. The office is within easy reach of Leatherhead, Epsom, Dorking, Cobham, Sutton and Kingston upon Thames.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to Kate Morgan at CV Screen, in strict confidence.
Alternate Job Titles
- Finance Director
- Chief Financial Officer
- Operations Director
- Head of Finance & Operations
